Woolfenden to Join Swindon on Loan - Ipswich Town News
Central defender Luke Woolfenden is set to join League Two Swindon Town on a season-long loan, TWTD understands.
As reported earlier, manager Paul Hurst hinted on Wednesday that the 19-year-old, who returned to action with the U23s on Monday following a knee injury, several weeks earlier than had been anticipated, would be allowed to move out on loan if he recruited another central defender.
"I have to say, I think credit to the medical staff and also credit to the player himself, he made a speedier recovery than we first thought or feared,” Hurst said.
"He’s one that we’ve had a quite a bit of interest in on the loan front but as we stand, I’m sure you’d all agree, it would be foolish to allow someone like that out if we haven’t got another defender in the building with us.
"But I think it was pleasing to see him out there, especially when we thought it might have been another three weeks or so.
"He’s a young lad, hopefully he he doesn’t get injured anyway, but if he does he’s shown that he’s quite a quick healer.”
Woolfenden, who spent most of last season on loan at Bromley, has made two senior starts and three sub appearances for the Blues.
As with the loan deals involving Josh Emmanuel and Ben Morris, Town will be able to cut the move short in January.
What to read next:
Upson's Late Stunner Secures Promotion For Skuse's BuryFormer Blues midfielder Cole Skuse’s Bury Town secured promotion from the Isthmian League North Division via a dramatic 93rd-minute goal from another ex-Portman Road man, Ed Upson, as they beat Brightlingsea Regent 1-0 in the play-off final yesterday afternoon.
TWTV Video Verdict - EvertonThe TWTV team reflect on the Blues’ spirited 2-2 draw with Everton in Goodison Park’s penultimate game and speak to Toffees fan Nick Durbin, AKA Mister Drone, about the emotional move and take a look at the new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
McKenna: It Was Certainly a Difficult SpotBlues boss Kieran McKenna admitted his side were in a difficult spot at 2-0 down and was delighted that they showed the character to stick at it and claim a 2-2 draw with Everton in Goodison Park’s penultimate fixture.
Everton 2-2 Ipswich Town - Match ReportJulio Enciso hit a superb strike from 30 yards and George Hirst nodded home at the back post as Town came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Everton at Goodison Park. Beto gave the Toffees the lead with a header in the 26th minute, then Dwight McNeil made it two nine minutes later from distance with the Merseysiders appearing to be cruising to victory until Enciso smashed in his second goal for Town on 41 and sub Hirst equalised 11 minutes from time to take what in the end was a deserved point for the Blues.